Consultant in Global Biofuels and Energy Markets
Houston, Texas Area
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- Founder and President at Emerging Markets Online
- Past
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- Director of Business Development at International Technology Consultants
- Business Development Manager at Access USA
- Education
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- University of Hawaii at Manoa
- University of Houston-Clear Lake
- University of Houston
- Rollins College
- Merida, Mexico - University Study of Anthropology and Archeology
- Spain - Universidad de Salamanca
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William Thurmond’s Summary
William Thurmond is the President and founder of Emerging Markets Online, a global energy and biofuels intelligence and business development firm started in 1997. Mr. Thurmond is also the author of Biodiesel 2020: A Global Market Survey (685 pages, 2008), and the Algae 2020: Biofuels Markets and Commercialization Outlook (460 pages, 2009).
Mr. Thurmond brings more than eighteen years experience in international, single-client business development consulting services and multi-client market research services to this position. Mr. Thurmond has participated in the management and expansion of start-up firms focused on global biofuels, oil, gas, electric power, telecom, international trade and business development.
Under Mr. Thurmond’s direction, Emerging Markets Online has received Forbes magazine's distinguished "Best of The Web" award seven years in a row 1999-2007, alongside FinancialTimes.com and Standard & Poors. Mr Thurmond speaks regularly at industry conferences, and has contributed original articles, data and interviews cited in the Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Business 2.0, Auto Focus Asia, The Futurist, Biofuels International, Biodiesel Magazine, Renewable Energy Access; has been featured in television interviews with Reuters TV, CNN and BBC News, including interviews with Al Gore; and was recently titled "Mr Biodiesel" by Fox News Radio's "Energy Week"
Mr. Thurmond presently serves the American Biofuels Council as Chairman of Research, formerly served the National Algae Association as volunteer Chairman, Research & Development, and is a member of The International Association for Energy Economics, the Association of Professional Futurists, the Houston Technology Center, and StartupHouston. Mr. Thurmond holds an M.S., Studies of The Future, from The University of Houston; a B.A, International Relations and Economics from Rollins College, and in 2006 started a PhD in Alternative Futures, at The University of Hawaii at Manoa.
William Thurmond’s Specialties:
business development consulting, strategic planning and advisory services, market analysis, forecasting, market intelligence, speaking and webinars - workshops on global energy markets, scenario planning, joint venture facilitation, due diligence, feasibility assessments, project finance support, competitive intelligence, regulatory impact analysis, media publishing and production in print and electronic media, presentations, with audio/video streaming, podcasting,
William Thurmond’s Experience
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Founder and President
Emerging Markets Online
(Market Research industry)
July 1997 — Present (12 years 1 month)
William Thurmond is the founder and President of Emerging Markets Online. Mr. Thurmond brings more than seventeen years experience in international, single-client management consulting services and multi-client management reports and market research services to this position. Mr. Thurmond has participated in the management and expansion of three start-up firms focused on international biofuels, energy,utilities, and telecommunications business development.
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Director of Business Development
International Technology Consultants
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Market Research industry)
August 1990 — July 1997 (7 years)
From 1990 to 1997, Mr. Thurmond served as Director of Business Development for start-up International Technology Consultants (ITC), a small telecommunications market research think tank and management consulting firm. In his seven years at ITC, Mr. Thurmond participated in over twenty multi-client studies covering telecom developments in Eastern Europe, Latin America and Asia. From 1990-1997, he traveled throughout Latin America, The NIS and Eastern Europe.
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Business Development Manager
Access USA
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Market Research industry)
June 1990 — August 1990 (3 months)
In 1990, Mr. Thurmond helped launch boutique think tank and international trade development firm Access USA. Mr. Thurmond was responsible for facilitating joint venture projects, contracts and licenses in the maritime, oil, gas, and hotel industries in Greece, Yugoslavia and Iran.
William Thurmond’s Education
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
PhD candidate , Alternative Futures , 2006 — 2007
- Activities and Societies:
- Independent Study,
Best Practices in Forecasting
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University of Houston-Clear Lake
MS , Studies of The Future , 2002 — 2004
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University of Houston
M.S. , Strategic Foresight and Future Studies , 2001 — 2004
- Activities and Societies:
- Independent Study, Methods of Forecasting
Independent Project, Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Student Futurists Association, Member
Graduate with honors and 3.9 GPA
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Rollins College
B.A. , International Relations and Economics , 1986 — 1990
- Activities and Societies:
- United Nations Club, Founder
Student Government, Delegate and Senator
Economics Club, Member
WPRK 91.5 FM Radio, AP News Announcer
WPRK 91.5 FM Radio, Global Music Program
Greenhouse, Member and Resident Delegate
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Merida, Mexico - University Study of Anthropology and Archeology
Certificate , Field Study - Anthropology and Archeology of the Mayans in Mexico, Belize and Guatemala , 1988 — 1988
- Activities and Societies:
- Field Studies
Anthropology and Archeology
Study of Pre-Colombian Mayans
Multi-site study in Mexico, Belize and Guatemala
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Spain - Universidad de Salamanca
Certificate , Spanish Studies , 1985 — 1985
- Activities and Societies:
- Intensive study, Spanish language and culture
Resident student
Additional Information
William Thurmond’s Websites:
William Thurmond’s Interests:
biofuels, biodiesel, ethanol, energy, networking, business development, strategic planning, forecasting, management consulting, business intelligence, economics, market trends, future studies, emerging markets, emerging technologies, market research, biotech, oil, gas, petroleum, project finance, disruptive technologies, next generation markets, next generation technologies, emerging trends. journalism, writing, blogging, podcasting, television, radio, press.
William Thurmond’s Groups:
International Association of Energy Economists (IAEE), U.S. Chapter
Association of Professional Futurists (APF)
World Affairs Council of Houston
Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP)
Houston OpenCoffee Club
Houston Wireless Users Group (HWUG)
The Capital Club (Washington DC), American Biofuels Council, Jatropha World conference
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Houston Biotechnology Forum -
Houston Strategic Business Forum
William Thurmond’s Honors:
- Recipient of Forbes magazine's "Best of The Web" Award 7 years in a row
- Fox News Radio "Energy Week" named Will Thurmond "Mr. Biodiesel" 07/07
- Television interviews with Reuters TV with distribution to CNN and BBC
- Television interviews with Finland's TV network "N"
- Mr. Thurmond's work has beed published or cited in the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Futurist, Business 2.0 Magazine,Swiss Derivatives Review, Biofuels International Magazine, Biodiesel Producer Magazine, Renewable Energy Access.com webzine with 250,000+ readers monthly, others
- Guest Lecturer at University of Houston's "Energy and Environment" series
William Thurmond’s Contact Settings
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